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Work to prepare site for Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre to begin
Publish Date: 20 October 2026
The project will bring Downlands and Manor Park GP practices together in a modern, purpose-built facility designed to meet current NHS standards and support the future primary care needs of the growing local community. Neilcott Construction will begin setting up the site, between Polegate and Willingdon, for the construction phase on 22 October. Minor groundworks,...
Plans for proposed new medical centre in Hailsham move forward following Cabinet approval
Publish Date: 15 October 2026
The council has gone out to tender to appoint a contractor to develop the detailed design, known as RIBA Stage 3. This work will include further site investigations and develop the technical design, to prepare the plans for a planning application expected in summer 2027. The proposed centre would bring two existing GP practices together...
Wealden awarded highest grading for council landlord services
Publish Date: 14 October 2026
Wealden is the only council landlord across Sussex and Brighton to hold a C1 grade, placing it among the top 20% of councils in England to achieve the top rating. The award follows a detailed 5-month long inspection by the RSH who found that the council delivers strongly against all four consumer standards. Inspectors praised...
Solar car ports to be installed in Hailsham car park to deliver energy savings
Publish Date: 12 October 2026
Wealden District Council’s Cabinet approved the works which will contribute towards the sustainability of the council offices and reduce carbon emissions, while making productive use of an existing asset. The scheme will see approximately 456 solar panels fitted above parking spaces at the Vicarage Lane Car Park in Hailsham. Once operational, the solar car ports...
Council agrees £260,000 of Home Office funding to support Crowborough community
Publish Date: 7 October 2026
The funding comes from the Home Office’s national Asylum Dispersal Grant scheme, which provides councils with financial support to help cover local costs when asylum accommodation is based in their area. Wealden District Council receives this funding following the government’s decision to use Crowborough Army Camp as asylum accommodation. The Home Office sets clear conditions...